Month: May 2025

Microsoft’s chief product officer has come out in defence of computer science education and software engineers, days after the company laid off thousands of them, raising concerns that artificial intelligence may be replacing human coders faster than expected. Aparna Chennapragada, who is chief product officer for experiences and devices at Microsoft, said she “fundamentally disagrees” […]

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven algorithms to send hyper-personalised push notifications and email campaigns. Capitalising on Generative AI to craft product descriptions based on browsing history and purchase behavior. Tailoring health content and recommendations using search history, prescription data, and seasonal trends. Do these scenarios sound familiar? In today’s AI-powered marketing landscape, they’re more common than […]

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) Managing Director Rohit Jawa received a total remuneration of Rs 23.23 crore in FY25 — a 3.75% increase from the previous year, the company revealed in its latest annual report. Jawa’s compensation included a fixed salary of Rs 3.65 crore, allowances worth Rs 11.45 crore, a bonus of Rs 3.78 crore, […]

Gone are the days when Artificial Intelligence (AI) was a mere buzzword confined to labs or IT departments—it’s now either defining the core capabilities of a company or driving its growth as a strategic business lever. No longer relegated as a support function, AI is the new business imperative, rapidly informing process optimisation, value creation, […]

Bengaluru: India’s employment market is likely to see a 2.8% incremental workforce expansion or new job creation in the first half of FY26 (April -September), down from 7.1% in October-March FY25, according to the latest Employment Outlook Report from TeamLease Services. The report, which draws insights from over 1,263 employers across 23 industries and 20 […]

Product management — the development, life cycle, and success of a product from concept to market and beyond — is poised for a dramatic evolution due to emerging technologies. Product managers (PMs) are also contending with increasingly complex user behaviors and business needs. Recommended by Top Professionals Offering College Course Website Indian School of Business […]

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday unveiled a new application portal for registration and filling up of application form online. All applicants are required to fill up the application and upload their documents in the newly introduced portal afresh by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in, a statement issued by the UPSC said. The old […]

The booming electronics manufacturing sector, among the biggest Make-in-India success stories, is facing twin manpower challenges across the hierarchy spectrum: Shortage of both blue-collar shopfloor workers and top-draw engineering talent. The gap is the most acute in the AI- and robotics-embracing smartphone industry, where dedicated benefits are set to end soon, staffing executives said. TeamLease […]

Women, comprising only a quarter of the workforce, account for over half of mental health consultations, finds a new survey. Their usage rate (11.88%) is nearly three times higher than that of men (4.24%), demonstrating greater willingness among women to seek support, according to the Wellbeing Index at India Inc report by ekincare, an AI-powered […]

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education is likely to announce will announce the results of the Maharashtra SSC 2025 exam on May 13. Candidates who attempted Class 10 or SSC examination can check the results on the official websites – mahresult.nic.in, sscresult.mkcl.org and sscresult.mahahsscboard.in. The MSBSHSE Class 10 results will be […]

The Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) chaired by Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Monday decided to increase the minimum monthly stipend payable to apprentices under two schemes, from Rs 5,000-Rs 9,000 across five bands at present to Rs 6,800-Rs 12,300 once the proposed hike is notified. The revision of apprentice stipends is […]

India’s semiconductor design Global Capability Centers (GCCs) witnessed a 15 per cent decline in job openings in 2024-25, mainly due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and global supply chain disruptions, according to a report. The report by talent solutions provider Careernet revealed open positions peaked in May 2024 with 3,760 jobs before gradually tapering off to […]

Mumbai: With rising cost-of-living pressures and evolving workforce expectations, a report has revealed shifting priorities with 74 per cent of respondents saying they prefer a slightly lower salary with stronger long-term benefits. Around 74 per cent of employees interviewed stated that they would choose a slightly lower salary in exchange for stronger long-term benefits such […]

A large number of job seekers attend interviews without preparation and fail to unlock their true potential, said a report on Friday. It said only 32 per cent of job seekers consider themselves prepared for interviews, reflecting their limited confidence while facing hiring managers. “Despite the vast opportunities in the Indian job market – with […]

Udayan Dutt, former vice-president of human resources for global finance, IT & digitisation, legal and transformation at British multinational consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser is set to join Mumbai-based business conglomerate RPG Group as president-group HR. Dutt, whose LinkedIn profile reflects that he exited from Reckitt Benckiser in March 2025, will succeed S Venkatesh who […]

Formal job creation under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) went up 5.79% month-on-month in March to 1.63 million compared to 1.54 million in the previous month, showed the provisional payroll data released by the labour and employment ministry on Friday. As per the data, around 31,514 establishments were added to the ESIC in March, […]

Formal job creation under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) went up by 5.79% month-on-month in March to 1.63 million compared to 1.54 million in February 2025, shows the provisional payroll data released by the ministry of labour and employment on Friday. As per the data, around 31,514 establishments were added to ESIC in March, […]

Raising concerns about the efficacy of corporate skilling programs in keeping up with a rapidly evolving workplace, a new report by upGrad Enterprise, the corporate skilling division of learning company upGrad, has found that 75% of Indian employees only engage in training when it is made mandatory. The report, Skilling Smarter: A Strategic Guide to […]

Mumbai, As the workplace continues to evolve with automation, GenAI, and changing expectations, a Deloitte survey on Thursday revealed that career progression and learning opportunities are among the top factors driving job decisions of India’s young workforce. “India’s Gen Zs and millennials are not just adapting to the future of work, they’re shaping it. With […]

Even though 67 per cent of professionals interviewed are open to new opportunities, they do not know what job titles or industries to search for, a report said on Wednesday. According to research by professional network LinkedIn, 65 per cent of professionals stated they can explain their career goals to a friend but don’t know […]

The Centre on Wednesday sought applications for the post of the chief information commissioner in the transparency watchdog, CIC. The Central Information Commission (CIC), mandated to decide appeals and complaints under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, is headed by a chief information commissioner and can have a maximum of 10 information commissioners (ICs). At […]